Valentine's Day 2021: 8 Romantic (but cliché-free) scented candles you need to set the mood on February 14th

There's no better way to set the mood than with this sensuous massage candle. What's a massage candle? Well, simply put, as the candle burns and releases its exquisite scent, it too melts into an intoxicatingly delightful massage oil. Simply pour onto hands and use for massages... or anything that follows.

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The rose-based brand is pretty much on every Insta-worthy vanity in sight, so we're sure it'll make a fine addition to your date night. Nympholia features an addictive blend of crisp cotton, lily of the valley, rose, and orange blossom to keep the come-hither winks coming all night long.

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It doesn't get sexier than animal print—especially when you throw sensual ylang ylang, white musk, rose, and patchouli into the mix with warm amber and cinnamon.

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This candle is just as gorgeous to look at as it is to smell—1ER Mai is a romantic floral blend of rose and jasmine that isn't overpowering, making it the perfect companion for dinner dates in.

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If you've ever longed for the aroma of freshly picked roses and rhubarb tart, Molton Brown has you covered. The elegant candle blends its namesake scents beautifully with hints of citrus, grapefruit, yuzu, creamy vanilla and musk.

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Spend your romantic evening by the warm, breezy Mediterranean sea with one of Diptyque's most popular scents—well, not really, but you'll certainly feel like you're on a getaway once you get a whiff of this stuff.

Plus, the limited-edition design is quite the sight for sore (heavily-quarantined) eyes, making it a wonderful addition to any coffee table.

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La Perla captures the essence of sexuality in this non-clichéd scented candle. Free of the typical Valentine's go-to notes (read: roses), this candle places amber at its heart, complementing it with energising grapefruit, mesmerising black pepper, and arresting oak moss.

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